Lot #173: Rare 1909 RNWMP Rules & Regulations with Confidential RCMP Manuals – 3 Books

Historically significant collection of three Canadian policing manuals, highlighted by an official 1909 Royal Northwest Mounted Police Rules and Regulations volume published by the Government Printing Bureau in Ottawa. Issued before the force became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1920, this early manual features an attractive gilt RNWMP crest and is the key collector piece in the lot. Also included: - 1957 Confidential Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constables’ Manual, an official internal reference published by the Queen’s Printer in Ottawa. -1955 Police Officers Manual, third edition by Rogers and Magone, published by Carswell. This copy includes an original corrigenda sheet and handwritten RCMP ownership inscriptions for Cst. M. A. Sheridan of “B” Division, later recorded as Cpl. M. A. Sheridan of “A” Division, providing identifiable period police provenance. An uncommon group with strong appeal to collectors of the RCMP, Canadian history, policing, militaria and government publications. The 1909 RNWMP manual and the confidential 1957 RCMP manual are particularly desirable historical reference pieces. Pickup category timeslot {A}